Nonstop flight route between Albany, Georgia, United States and Portage Creek, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(31°32'8"N by 84°11'39"W)
Arrival Airport:
(58°54'23"N by 157°42'39"W)
Distance from ABY to PCA:
3,804.01 miles (6,121.95 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY), Albany, Georgia, United States and Portage Creek Airport (PCA), Portage Creek, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,804 miles (or 6,122 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Southwest Georgia Regional Airport and Portage Creek Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Southwest Georgia Regional Airport and Portage Creek Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ABY / KABY |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Albany, Georgia, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°32'8"N by 84°11'39"W |
| Area Served: | Albany, Georgia |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Albany |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 196 feet (60 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ABY |
| More Information: | ABY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PCA / PAOC |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°54'23"N by 157°42'39"W |
| Area Served: | Portage Creek, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 129 feet (39 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PCA |
| More Information: | PCA Maps & Info |
Facts about Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY):
- Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Southwest Georgia Regional Airport", another name for ABY is "(former Albany Army Airfield)".
- Albany Airport opened in 1935, about 4 miles southwest of the city.
- The closest airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) is Moultrie Municipal Airport (MGR), which is located 39 miles (62 kilometers) SE of ABY.
- The 2013 Federal sequester will result in the closure of the airport's control tower.
- In September 1945, control of the airfield was turned over to the City of Albany, and Eastern resumed service after the war.
- On December 11, 1941, the Defense Plant Corporation bought the school from Mr.
- Because of Southwest Georgia Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 196 feet, planes can take off or land at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,305 miles (18,194 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Portage Creek Airport (PCA):
- The closest airport to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) is Naknek Airport (NNK), which is located 27 miles (44 kilometers) ESE of PCA.
- The furthest airport from Portage Creek Airport (PCA) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,716 miles (17,246 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Because of Portage Creek Airport's relatively low elevation of 129 feet, planes can take off or land at Portage Creek Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In addition to being known as "Portage Creek Airport", another name for PCA is "A14".
- Portage Creek Airport (PCA) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 38.76 miles (62.37 km) SE | Moultrie Municipal Airport (MGR) | Moultrie, Georgia, United States |     |
| 2 | 39.91 miles (64.22 km) SE | Spence Airport (MUL) | Moultrie, Georgia, United States | |
| 3 | 42.24 miles (67.97 km) E | Henry Tift Myers Airport (TMA) | Tifton, Georgia, United States | |
| 4 | 46.93 miles (75.53 km) SW | Decatur County Industrial Air Park (BGE) | Bainbridge, Georgia, United States | |
| 5 | 47.55 miles (76.52 km) SSE | Thomasville Regional Airport (TVI) | Thomasville, Georgia, United States | |
| 6 | 61.97 miles (99.73 km) WNW | Weedon Field (EUF) | Eufaula, Alabama, United States | |
| 7 | 70.99 miles (114.25 km) ESE | Moody Air Force Base (VAD) | Valdosta, Georgia, United States | |
| 8 | 72.47 miles (116.62 km) NW | Lawson Army Airfield (Fort Benning) (LSF) | Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia, United States | |
| 9 | 75.26 miles (121.11 km) SE | Valdosta Regional AirportValdosta Army Auxiliary Airfield (VLD) | Valdosta, Georgia, United States | |
| 10 | 75.46 miles (121.44 km) W | Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) | Dothan, Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 79.23 miles (127.51 km) S | Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) | Tallahassee, Florida, United States | |
| 12 | 80.59 miles (129.69 km) NNW | Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) | Columbus, Georgia, United States | |
| 13 | 84.07 miles (135.30 km) NNE | Robins Air Force Base (WRB) | Warner Robins, Georgia, United States | |
| 14 | 86.09 miles (138.54 km) NNE | Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) | Macon, Georgia, United States | |
| 15 | 86.40 miles (139.05 km) ENE | Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW) | McRae, Georgia, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,304.97 miles (18,193.53 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,298.45 miles (18,183.04 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,294.09 miles (18,176.04 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,293.41 miles (18,174.94 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,293.26 miles (18,174.70 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,288.49 miles (18,167.02 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,278.76 miles (18,151.36 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,273.10 miles (18,142.24 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,259.19 miles (18,119.87 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,257.72 miles (18,117.50 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,253.47 miles (18,110.66 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,244.23 miles (18,095.79 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,240.24 miles (18,089.37 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,222.66 miles (18,061.07 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,158.89 miles (17,958.45 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 27.48 miles (44.22 km) ESE | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 29.02 miles (46.70 km) ESE | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 29.66 miles (47.73 km) W | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 29.86 miles (48.06 km) WNW | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 32.11 miles (51.68 km) NNE | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 33.97 miles (54.67 km) ENE | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 39.53 miles (63.62 km) NNE | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 41.22 miles (66.34 km) ESE | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 41.36 miles (66.56 km) NW | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 48.01 miles (77.27 km) W | Manokotak Airport (KMO) | Manokotak, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 51.25 miles (82.48 km) SSE | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 58.87 miles (94.74 km) NNE | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 70.36 miles (113.24 km) ENE | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 91.76 miles (147.68 km) S | Pilot Point Airport (PIP) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 91.99 miles (148.05 km) W | Twin Hills Airport (TWA) | Twin Hills, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,716.39 miles (17,246.31 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,708.13 miles (17,233.03 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,705.50 miles (17,228.78 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,672.41 miles (17,175.53 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,631.05 miles (17,108.97 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,523.01 miles (16,935.10 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,462.44 miles (16,837.62 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,412.21 miles (16,756.79 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,409.97 miles (16,753.17 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,409.59 miles (16,752.58 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,402.78 miles (16,741.61 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,402.35 miles (16,740.92 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,387.18 miles (16,716.51 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,383.30 miles (16,710.27 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,383.30 miles (16,710.27 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |